Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Cookeville, Tennessee |
| Online | tntech.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Tennessee Technological University occupies a main campus in Cookeville, Tennessee, situated approximately 70 miles east of Nashville in the state's Upper Cumberland region. The public institution, established in 1915 as Tennessee Polytechnic Institute, features a traditional collegiate campus design with contemporary academic facilities spread across 235 acres. Known for its engineering programs and technological focus, the university maintains competitive admission standards and offers comprehensive programs in engineering, computer science, education, and business. The campus includes multiple residential options for students, with most first-year students residing in one of several on-campus housing facilities. Tennessee Tech competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Golden Eagles, participating in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Tennessee Tech is rated within the top 50% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Tennessee Technological University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#584 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#186 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Colleges in Tennessee
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Tennessee
#435 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1020/1250 |
| ACT | 20/27 |
| GPA | 3.63 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tennessee Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,280 |
| Other Fees | $1,320 |
| Room and Board | $10,502 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,266 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,280 |
| Other Fees | $1,320 |
| Room and Board | $10,502 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,298 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Business | 15% |
| Engineering | 14% |
| Health Professions | 6% |
| Biology | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=221847 IPEDS survey data for Tennessee Technological University.
Current students may use the Tennessee Technological University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025